(Digital) TPA Summer 2014—Let There Be Light

Summer 2014—Let There Be Light (Digital Download Copy)

  • The Illusion of Light by Anke Humpert & Sage Bray
  • Designing With Light by Irene Corman
  • Luminous Landscapes Technique  by Ginger Davis Allman
  • Luscious Liquid Clay Beads by Debbie Crothers
  • Polymer Jeweler’s Workbench: Lighten Up Big Beads by Julie L. Cleveland
  • In Search of the Right Sealant by Cindy Matthews and TPA staff
  • Photographic Light by Deanna Duncan-Allen
  • Grabbing the Internet Spotlight by Sage Bray
  • Creating Success from Failure by Melanie Muir
  • Mobile Polymer with Sage, Ann Larsen, & Paula K. Gilbert
  • The Clay Report Testing & Reviews by the TPA staff
  • Color Spotlight: Loretta Lam & Earth Palettes by Maggie Maggio
  • Mentor Artist Gallery—Silvia Ortiz de la Torre
  • Accomplished Artist Gallery—Emily Squires Levine
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Ilenia Moreni
  • Resource Lists
  • Muse’s Corner: The Power of Memory & Senses by Sonya Girodon

(Digital) TPA Spring 2014—Wrap It Up

Spring 2014—Wrap It Up (Digital Download Copy)

  • Editor’s Worktable: A Community of Friends
  • Wire Wrapping with Polymer by Jill Kollmann
  • The Versatile Neck Form by Lorrene Baum-Davis
  • Creating WOW Photos by Brit Hammer & TPA Staff
  • The Art of Pre-Finishing; Tips from the TPA Staff
  • Packaging: An Art Form with Purpose by Irene Corman
  • The Way Into Juried Art Shows by Nan Josephson
  • Our Favorite Tools; Polymer Artists Chime In
  • Stealing Talent by Linda Stiles Smith
  • Finding Your Cutting Edge by Sage Bray
  • Art for a Cause by Kathy Weaver
  • Book Review: Polymer Clay Gemstones
  • Color Spotlight: Color & Millefiore by Maggie Maggio
  • Mentor Artist Gallery—Cornelia Brockstedt
  • Accomplished Artist Gallery—Lynda Moseley
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Melody Tallon
  • Resource Lists
  • Muse’s Corner: On Following Directions  by Paula K. Gilbert

(Digital) TPA Winter 2013—Impact

Winter 2013—Impact! (Digital Download Copy)

  • Editor’s Worktable: Influence & Impact
  • Visual Impact: Mastering Contrast by Nan Josephson
  • Ancient Impact: Influenced by the Past by Dayle Doroshow
  • Handmade Impact: Exploring Texture with Pointed Hand Tools by Anke Humpert
  • Brilliant Impact: This Magical Electroforming by Elena Alyoshina
  • Singular Impact: Creating Commission Art by Donna Greenberg
  • Instructive Impact: Maximizing Your Workshop Experience by Beth Wegener
  • Legal Impact: Running a Trouble-Free Business by Julie L. Cleveland
  • Why Do You Play with Clay? Discover What Drives You by Sage Bray
  • Take Control of Your Photos: Mastering Camera Settings by Deanna Duncan-Allen
  • Review: New Fimo Effects Clay
  • Polymer Jeweler’s Workbench Creative Polymer Clasps by Julie L. Cleveland with Carol Blackburn
  • Color Spotlight: Wendy Wallin Malinow; Interview by Maggie Maggio
  • Mentor Artist Gallery—Ana Belchí
  • Accomplished Artist Gallery—Eva Haskova
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—María Eva Ramos
  • Resource Lists
  • Muse’s Corner: A Cultural Journey by Adriana Ayala

(Digital) TPA Fall 2013—Organics

Fall 2013—Organics (Digital Download Copy)

  • Editor’s Worktable: Organic, Natural & Unique
  • Exploring the Organic In Polymer
  • Creating Organically: A Journey Through the Creative Process by Anke Humpert
  • Plein Air Polymer: Taking it Outside by Kate Clawson
  • The Nature of Inspiration: Lessons from the Broken Telephone Project Project by Dan Cormier
  • Ravages of Time: Faux Organic Surfaces by Sage Bray
  • Fundamental Structures: Building Wall Art by Suzanne Ivester & Alice Stroppel
  • The Jury Is In: Creating Professional Exhibitions by Beth Wegener
  • Polymer Workshop Teaching Toolkit by Irene Corman
  • Photographing Fine Art & Craft by Cara Jane Hayman
  • Book Reviews:
    • Polymer Clay Global Perspectives
    • Polymer Clay Master Class
  • Color Spotlight: Laurie Mika Interview by Maggie Maggio
  • Polymer Jeweler’s Workbench: Stringing Like a Pro by Julie L. Cleveland
  • Mentor Artist Gallery—Kathrin Neumaier
  • Accomplished Artist Gallery—Christine Damm
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Ann Duncan
  • Resource Lists
  • Muse’s Corner: In Pursuit of Organic Beauty-The Life & Art of Gwen Gibson by Ronna Sarvas Weltman

(Digital) TPA Summer 2013—All Mixed Up

Summer 2013—All Mixed Up (Digital Download Copy)

  • Editor’s Worktable: Our Exploratory Creativity
  • The Fortuitous & The Planned by Suzanne Ivester & Alice Stroppel
  • Mixing Talent by Linda Garbe
  • Experimenting with Inclusions by Marie Young
  • Mixed-Media Polymer Hats By Karen Mitchell & Ann Mitchell
  • Covered Objects by Sharon Ohlhorst & TPA staff
  • Polymer Jeweler’s Workbench Make Your Own Wire Findings with Karen Lewis & Dede Leupold
  • Photo Backgrounds by Deanna Duncan-Allen
  • The Synergy 3 Report by Sage Bray
  • Reviews
    • Skulptools Review by Lorie O. Follett
  • Troubled Shoulders by Trina Williams
  • Increasing Art Show Sales by Paula Gilbert
  • In Support of Critique by Patti Underwood & Sherilynn Dunn
  • Color Spotlight: Sandra McCaw Interview by Maggie Maggio
  • Mentor Artist Gallery—Laurie Mika
  • Accomplished Artist Gallery—Nikolina Otrzan
  • Accomplished Artist Gallery—Kristine Taylor
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Roberta Lista
  • Resource Lists
  • Muse’s Corner: An Artful, Heartful Collaboration by Wendy Moore & Paulette Walthe

(Digital) TPA Spring 2013—Stories and Symbolism

Spring 2013—Stories & Symbolism (Digital Download Copy)

  • Editor’s Worktable: The Richness & Power of Stories
  • The Power of Stories by Linda Garbe
  • Working with Personal Symbolism by Christine K Harris
  • Polymer Wall Art by Suzanne Ivester & Alice Stroppel
  • Back Stories–The Other Side of Polymer Collected by Jan Montarsi
  • The Possibilities of Layers by Susan O’Neill
  • Getting That Professional Look Interviews by Paula K Gilbert
  • Clip Form Jewelry by Sage Bray
  • Reviews
    • Book: Polymer Clay Bracelets by Bettina Welker
    • Book: Shapes by Helen Breil
    • Product: The Simple Slicer
  • Polymer in the Pines: Craft Art Schools by Barbara McGuire
  • Pricing Your Art Work by Christy Nichols
  • Color Spotlight: Susan Dyer; Interview by Maggie Maggio
  • Mentor Artist Gallery (with stories!)—Aniko Kolesnikova
  • Mentor Artist Gallery—Laura Tabakman
  • Accomplished Artist Gallery—Susan Waddington
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Nevenka Sabo
  • Resource Lists
  • Muse’s Corner: The Play of Imagination by Maureen Carlson

(Digital) TPA Winter 2012—Shimmer and Shine

Winter 2012—Shimmer & Shine (Digital Download Copy)

  • Editor’s Worktable: The Shiny Time
  • Rings Galore! Four Artist Share their Passion & Tips
  • Chill Out! Tricks for making ice and snow by Christi Friesen
  • Creating Polymer Gems by Sage Bray
  • Exploring Gilder’s Paste by Ellen Prophater
  • Maximizing Shine, Minimizing Effort Experiments in Sanding & Buffing by Cara Jane Hayman
  • A Bounty of Shimmer & Shine: Products to bling up your work
  • Photographing Shiny by Deanna Duncan-Allen
  • Harnessing the Power of Focal Points by Sage Bray
  • Color Spotlight: Lindly Haunani: Interview by Maggie Maggio
  • Trendspotting to Remain Competitive by Sydney Wellman
  • The Art of Selling at Art & Craft Shows: Tips from “Show Warriors” by Jill Kollmann
  • Mentor’s Gallery—Nicole West
  • Mentor’s Gallery—Helen Wyland-Malchow
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Anna Mello
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Sherri Kellberg
  • Resource Lists
  • Muse’s Corner: A Journey Through Pain and Polymer by Adriana Allen

(Digital) TPA Fall 2012—Rhythm & Flow

Fall 2012—Rhythm & Flow

  • Editor’s Worktable: The Rhythm of the Journey
  • Reader’s Round Robin: A Year of Kind Words
  • This Issue’s Theme: The Music of Design
  • Rhythm in Design by Sage Bray
  • Playing With Repetition by Jainnie Jenkins
  • Flow: Working in a State of Optimal Experience by Penny Vingoe
  • Rhythm Ruffle technique by Donna Greenberg
  • Reviews
    • Jet Stamps Product Review
  • Trendspotting by Sydney Wellman
  • DIY Photography by Deanna Duncan-Allen
  • Saving Your Hands Review by Trina Williams
  • Artist Profile: Maggie Maggio
  • Worldwide Pasta Machine Survey by Sage Bray
  • Mentor’s Gallery—Doreen Kassel
  • Mentor’s Gallery—Meredith Arnold
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Jan Montarsi
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Chris Kapono
  • Inspiration Challenge Gallery
  • Resource Lists
  • Muse’s Corner: The Turbulence & the Calm by Jill Kollmann

(Digital) TPA Summer 2012—Recycle and Reuse

Summer 2012—Recycle & Reuse (Digital download copy)

  • Editor’s Worktable: Taking Care of our World for Beauty’s Sake
  • Round Robin—The Creative Side of Organization
  • Claying it Forward by Ron Lehocky
  • A Serendipitous Journey: The Stroppel Cane Phenomenon by Alice Stroppel
  • Polymer to the Rescue by Angeli S. Del Rosario
  • Polymer Resurrection Workshop by Sage Bray
  • Distressed Cane Sheet & Beads Technique by Rebecca Watkins
  • Silk Dyed Polymer Technique by Beth Petricoin
  • Reviews
    • Swellegant Metal Coatings & Colorants Review by Debbie Crothers
    • CaBezels All-in-One Molds Review by Lisa Rapp
    • Seamless Cutters by Shades of Clay Review by TPA staff
  • Digital Inspiration & Organization by Jan Geisen
  • Creating Voila A Visit with Christine Dumont
  • Clay Carnival Las Vegas A Clayer’s Kind of Party
  • Mentor’s Gallery—Heather Campbell
  • Mentor’s Gallery—Wiwat Kamolpornwijit
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Kathryn Doll
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Angela Garrod
  • Inspiration Challenge Gallery
  • Resources
  • Muse’s Corner: Falling in Love Again by Christa McKibben

(Digital) TPA Spring 2012—Creative Spaces

Spring 2012—Creative Spaces (Digital Download Copy)

  • Editor’s Worktable: Room for Possibilities
  • Cool Spaces: A Peek inside the Studios of Christi Friesen, Bettina Welker, Paul & Lianne
    Stoddard of Swirly Designs and Raku Inoue.
  • Control Your Space: Organizing Your Polymer Studio by Sage Bray
  • Create with Space: Design Beyond Form by Sage Bray
  • Community Space: Grateful for Guilds by TPA Staff
  • Reviews
    • Celtic Caning Kit
    • Artistic Texture Plates
  • Chopped Translucent Technique by Susan O’Neill
  • The Plentiful Possibilities of Tactile Texture  by TPA staff
  • Handmade Cosmetic Supplies: A Surprising Tools & Materials Source
  • Taxes for Artists: Keep more of your hard created cash by Christy Nicholas
  • Mentor’s Gallery—Jon Anderson
  • Mentor’s Gallery—Laura Timmins
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Raku Inoue
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Susan O’Neill
  • Inspiration Challenge Gallery
  • Resources
  • Muse’s Corner: Creative Cyber Space by Jan Geisen & Dr. Mary Kertzman